The Badger State is strong for secondary education, but it has nagging workforce issues including a lack of diversity.
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Wisconsin Score and Ranking
| Category | 2021 Score | 2021 Rank | 2019 Rank | 2021 Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 236 | 19 | 20 | B |
| Infrastructure | 184 | 27 | 24 | C |
| Life, Health & Inclusion | 178 | 31 | -- | D+ |
| Workforce | 154 | 36 | 20 | D+ |
| Economy | 126 | 31 | 20 | C+ |
| Business Friendliness | 109 | 23 | 26 | C+ |
| Access to Capital | 113 | 21 | 25 | B- |
| Technology & Innovation | 104 | 16 | 19 | B- |
| Education | 102 | 8 | 5 | B+ |
| Cost of Living | 42 | 23 | 23 | C+ |
| Overall | 1348 | 21 | 15 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Tony Evers, Democrat
Population: 5,832,655
GDP growth (Q1 2021): 6%
Unemployment rate (May 2021): 3.9%
Top corporate tax rate: 7.9%
Top individual income tax rate: 7.65%
Gasoline tax: 32.90 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, stable/AA, stable
Major private employers: Wal-Mart, Johnson Controls
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (excluding 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
